Singeing

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪndʒɪŋ/

Singeing (noun)

  1. The act of slightly burning something, usually on the surface.

Examples

  • The singeing of the hair left a strong smell.
  • Singeing is the process of burning something lightly.

Common collocations: light singeing, singeing effect

Synonyms of Singeing

Neutral

Antonyms of Singeing

  • — To reduce temperature, opposite of burning.
  • — To put out a fire, opposite of burning.